Monthly Archives: November 2020

Taliban red unit commander killed in Helmand

(Afghanistan Times): Ministry of Defense said Sunday that the Taliban’s red unit commander for Nadali district of Helmand province was killed along with his seven comrades. Abdul Rahman was killed in an airstrike as he and his seven associates were planning to carry terrorist attacks in the district, the ministry said. This is as the

Protection of civilians urged amid peace parley

(Afghanistan Times): Human Rights Watch on Sunday urged warring parties of Afghanistan to prioritize protection of civilians during the thorny peace process and stop deadly attacks in the war-ravaged country. This is as a prelude to peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban in Doha since September has not led to a solution

Five killed, 10 wounded in Kunduz mortar attack

(ATN News): At least five people were killed and 10 others injured when a mortar hit the Kunduz government complex on Sunday evening, a source said Speaking on condition of anonymity, the source told Ariana News that the mortar hit the volleyball field inside the complex at around 5 pm Sunday. At least five people,

Commander of Taliban special forces unit killed in Helmand airstrike

(ATN News): The commander for a Taliban Red Unit for Nadali district of southern Helmand province was killed in an airstrike by the Afghan security forces on Saturday, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) confirmed. In a statement released on Sunday, the MoD stated: “Abdul Rahman, commander of the Taliban’s Red Unit for Nadali district of

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